Open the artichokes and pack in a tightly sealed and double bagged sandwich bag. Be sure to pack the marinated liquid as well! If large quarters, roughly chop up first.

Open the salad box and take out the pasta and flavor packets. Tuck them, the cheese and the oil packet in your food bag. Pack a new/clean gallon freezer bag as well.

In camp:

Put the water in a 2 Liter pot along with the pasta. Bring to a boil and simmer on a gentle boil for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off the stove and let sit for another 5 minutes to finish cooking. In cool weather or high altitude use a pot cozy to insulate.

Meanwhile, in the clean freezer bag add the water called for on the instructions (usually 3 Tablespoons), the packet of oil and the marinated artichokes with liquid. Seal the bag and massage till mixed. Slice the cheese thinly and add in.

Drain the pasta and add into the bag, stirring well to coat. Serve up!

Notes

For more information on the pasta, see here:http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/suddenly-salad/Products.htmFind string cheese in the cheese aisle of all grocery stores.Marinated artichokes are found in the canned vegetable aisle as well as often in the produce department. Pick up the small jar, around 2 to 4 ounces.Packets of olive oil can be found at www.packitgourmet.com and www.minimus.biz